Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Soaring temperatures both globally and in Sri Lanka have raised alarm bells as the number of cases of respiratory problems, skin diseases, sun stroke and other heat related problems keep mounting especially in vulnerable persons such as the elderly and young. prompting health officials to warn the public on taking immediate steps to protect themselves. The Sunday Observer spoke to the Senior Registrar. National Chest Hospital Welisara Dr. Chanurdi Wickramathunga to find out how these adverse impacts could be reduced and symptoms to look out for in those with signs of being affected by the heat.

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Q: Currently the world is in the grip of a heat wave which has impacted several millions of people globally and...